Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the main candidate to replace Lewis Hamilton remains young Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who is spending his debut season in Formula 2. As an alternative, Toto continues to consider the candidacy of Max Verstappen.
“We will not rush because we want to make the right decision,” Toto said at Spa. – The criterion for choosing a driver is very simple: we want the best available on the market. My first choice at the moment is Kimi Antonelli.
Of course, there is a risk in such a decision. The question is not about talent, but about the fact that Antonelli will get more attention from the press, and his partner will be George Russell, one of the best drivers in the championship. But Kimi has great potential. He has speed and talent, but lacks experience.
An alternative option is Max Verstappen. But at the moment I don’t think this option is feasible. Other riders are willing to sign a contract for one or two years, which is not enough for us.
I am willing to take a risk with Antonelli, because it is a calculated risk.”
Source: F1 News
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